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BFI London Film Festival Gala Production and Reception Management

Published
Published 5 November 2025

Overview

Gala Venue Cinema Build and Fit Out - Project Management of the installation of screen, draping, sound and broader fit-out are all within the scope of this contract. Projection of screenings throughout the festival is managed by BFI in-house technical teams. Red Carpet Cinema and Event Production - Across the duration of the 12 days, the festival hosts between 22 and 26 red carpet premieres at our partner gala venue, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, and occasionally, broader festival venues. The red carpet events feature UK, European and World premieres with on-stage A-list talent introductions. A number of the red carpet premieres are sponsored or in association with the festival’s partners. Opening and Closing Night Receptions - The Opening and Closing Nights of the Festival are formal red carpet Gala evenings held at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, or a venue of similar size and scale, featuring a European or World Premiere of an international prestigious film, followed by a reception at a landmark London venue. Sponsored Gala Receptions - A number of our Sponsored Headline Galas come with pre or post-screening Receptions for c350-500 high-profile guests. These typically run from c 18:00 – 19:30 OR 20:00-00:00 and include drinks, canapés, a DJ and light venue dressing.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£280,000
Procedure
Selective
Published
5 November 2025
Questions by
21 November 2025
Classification (CPV)
Promotional servicesEvent servicesCultural event organisation services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£267,500
Award date
26 March 2026
Contract period
1 April 2026 → 1 April 2028
Winner
  • DDA PUBLIC RELATIONS LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    26 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    5 November 2025

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Contracting authority

  • British Film Institute

    Buyer

    LONDON, United Kingdom

    GB-CHC: 287780

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